Dynamic Litigation Paralegal—Construction Law Austin

Allensworth | Texas Construction Lawyers; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental

401K

Paid vacation/sick leave

Parking stipend

Downtown Austin office space withClass

Gym access

Job summary

Allensworth seeks a full-time Litigation Paralegal for its downtown Austin office. The ideal candidate is energetic, proactive, and process-driven, able to support multiple attorneys in a fast-paced construction law practice.

Responsibilities include managing complex multiparty lawsuits, calendaring deadlines, drafting pleadings and discovery, e-filing, preparing deposition support, and maintaining case files. Ability to lift up to 50 pounds is possible. Competitive benefits offered.

Qualifications

• B.A. and/or paralegal certificate; litigation experience preferred
• Qualified candidates will have excellent writing, communication, time-management, and organizational skills
• Candidates should possess a strong attention to detail, exhibit a polished, professional, friendly demeanor, and work well in a team environment
• Proficiency in Outlook, Word, Excel, Adobe, Teams/Zoom/etc., iManage and time-keeping system required
• This job may include lifting items up to 50 pounds

Responsibilities

• Day-to-day management of complex, multiparty lawsuits for multiple attorneys, including management of incoming and outgoing documents and all scheduling needs
• Calendaring and monitoring litigation deadlines and assisting attorneys with management of same
• Prepare first draft shell pleadings, subpoenas, discovery requests and responses, motions, and orders
• Prepare documents for production (review for privilege and Bates label)
• Edit, format, proofread and finalize various documents
• Compose transmittal and other correspondence to opposing counsel, court administrators, litigation support vendors, insurers, etc.
• Electronic filing of court documents
• Prepare and provide support for depositions, hearings, trial, and arbitration
• Maintain client and general files, service lists, and case information
• Timely handling of case-related administrative duties, including conflicts checks, client engagement letters, calendaring, travel arrangements, opening and closing of files, etc.
• Perform overflow work on an as-needed basis

Skills

Writing

Communication

Time management

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Education

B.A. or paralegal certificate

Tools

Outlook

Word

Excel

Adobe Acrobat

Teams/Zoom

iManage

Time-keeping system

Job description

Allensworth seeks a full-time Litigation Paralegal for its downtown Austin office. The ideal candidate is energetic, proactive, and process-driven, able to support multiple attorneys in a fast-paced construction law practice.

Responsibilities include managing complex multiparty lawsuits, calendaring deadlines, drafting pleadings and discovery, e-filing, preparing deposition support, and maintaining case files. Ability to lift up to 50 pounds is possible. Competitive benefits offered.